Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

10 years ago

Local athletes shine at MRPA state track meet

BANGOR, Maine — The Maine Recreation and Parks Association’s Future Stars state track and field meet was held July 14, 2015 at Cameron Stadium and a number of athletes from the region enjoyed excellent performances.

10 years ago

Hannaford comes from behind to win the Caribou Little League championship

 

CARIBOU, Maine — Both Sleepers and Hannaford have a strong tradition in the Caribou Little League, especially over the past decade. In each of the last 10 years, one of the teams has advanced into the championship series and last week, the teams squared off against each other to decide the title.

 

10 years ago

Valley sale inspired by Caribou, PI events

     

     The Greater Madawaska Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a new event: the Central St. John Valley Community Wide Yard Sale, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 1 and 2, 2015, in Grand Isle, Madawaska, Frenchville, St. Agatha and Sinclair.

10 years ago

‘Shark Tank’ seeks Maine entrepreneurs

PORTLAND, Maine — Casting calls are slated for the ABC show “Shark Tank” Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at The Italian Heritage Center, 40 Westland Avenue, Portland.

10 years ago

Library fun targets all

CARIBOU, Maine — The Caribou Public Library reminds readers of all ages that they offer a wide variety of reading programming throughout the year, including activities for young readers including stories, games, songs and poetry.

10 years ago

Two Woodland sites join Open Farm Day

AUGUSTA, Maine — All across the state of Maine, close to 100 family farms will open their doors to the public Sunday, July 26, 2015, during the annual Open Farm Day.

Two farms in Woodland will participate. Down to Earth Gardens and Greenhouses, owned by Kristen Bondeson and located on the New Sweden Road in Woodland, will be open from 12-4 p.m., while Orchard Hill Farm on the Pratt Road, owned by Stan and Gail Maynard, will be open from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

10 years ago

Qualeys honored during Potato Industry Dinner

FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine — The Maine Potato Board held its annual Industry Dinner on Thursday in conjunction with the Maine Potato Blossom Festival, where the Farm Family of the Year was recognized. The John and Tom Qualey families of Three Oak Farms in Sherman Mills were honored. The brothers, along with John’s son Josh, farm 1,000 acres in Benedicta, 350 acres of potatoes and the rest being rotation crops.